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troops home from afghanistan. good evening, everyone. >> tonight, the president said that the tide of war is receding as he begins plans to return troops from afghanistan. >> judy name kerik >> he made a promise. >> starting next month, we will be able to remove 10,000 of our troops from afghanistan by the end of this year. and we will bring home a total of 33,000 troops by next summer. >> the drawdown would bring home all troops from last year's surge in afghanistan. it will be the start of a full combat pullout over the next few years. >> our mission will change from combat to support. by 2014, this process of transition will be complete. >> the detail what that would look like as he praised the success and that the surge has brought. >> the goal that we seek is achievable and can be expressed simply. no safe haven for which al qaeda and is the fillets can launch attacks against their homeland and our allies -- against our homeland and our allies. >> on capitol hill, some called for a faster pullout. as some of
troops home from afghanistan. good evening, everyone. >> tonight, the president said that the tide of war is receding as he begins plans to return troops from afghanistan. >> judy name kerik >> he made a promise. >> starting next month, we will be able to remove 10,000 of our troops from afghanistan by the end of this year. and we will bring home a total of 33,000 troops by next summer. >> the drawdown would bring home all troops from last year's surge in...
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dozens killed in a coordinated attack in afghanistan. by today's bomb >> just one day after world leaders met to discuss the future of afghanistan, dozens are killed in a coordinated attack. suicide bombers struck crowds of shiite muslims as they celebrated the holiest day on their calendar. more on the deadliest day in that country in nearly a decade -- >> at least 58 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured in a coordinated attacks in afghanistan in different parts of the country. the first one took place in the capital placekabul, where a suicide bomber targeted shiite muslims. 54 people were killed in that attack. at least 150 people were wounded. later, in northern afghanistan, a similar attack to the one we saw in kabul. this time, it was a bicycle bomb, also targeting shia muslims. in kandahar, another attack. no one was killed in that attack. we have not seen sectarian violence in the past in afghanistan to even the taliban sent out an e-mail condemning the attack, and said the taliban would never attack afghans on the basi
dozens killed in a coordinated attack in afghanistan. by today's bomb >> just one day after world leaders met to discuss the future of afghanistan, dozens are killed in a coordinated attack. suicide bombers struck crowds of shiite muslims as they celebrated the holiest day on their calendar. more on the deadliest day in that country in nearly a decade -- >> at least 58 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured in a coordinated attacks in afghanistan in different parts of the...
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force in afghanistan. and president obama got political advice on afghanistan troop levels from an unexpected source. >> suppose the surge continues to succeed in the summer of 2012, the president was able then to announce a massive withdrawal. that would be helpful to the president politically. i always try to help him as much as i can politically. >> reporter: secretary gates acknowledged today there are preliminary diplomatic contact between the taliban and other countries, including the u.s., aimed at ending the conflict in afghanistan. >>> the news edge is everywhere. the u.s. coast guard rescued a father and son on this father's day during a routine patrol. it spotted an overturned boat. crews spotted the father and son boaters. both spent nearly two hours in the water, but were wearing life jackets. >>> the situation is growing worse in northern missouri, where several levees have failed to hold back water from nearby dams. water began flooding farm land and homes last night. most residents have eva
force in afghanistan. and president obama got political advice on afghanistan troop levels from an unexpected source. >> suppose the surge continues to succeed in the summer of 2012, the president was able then to announce a massive withdrawal. that would be helpful to the president politically. i always try to help him as much as i can politically. >> reporter: secretary gates acknowledged today there are preliminary diplomatic contact between the taliban and other countries,...
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. >> i am in afghanistan. i want to wish my husband mary christmas and say hello to all of my family and friends in maryland. god bless. >> i am station in afghanistan. merry christmas. >> i am serving in kabul, afghanistan. happy holidays to my husband, my kids, my brothers, and all of my family and friends in baltimore, maryland. i miss you guys. >> happy holidays. i am with army civil affairs and psychological planned airborne out of north carolina. merry christmas and happy new year to friends and family in westminster, maryland. westminster, maryland. on the 4g lte devices you love. like the droid bionic by motorola for $199.99. or the pantech breakout for $49.99. our lowest price ever. get the technology you love, on the network you deserve.
. >> i am in afghanistan. i want to wish my husband mary christmas and say hello to all of my family and friends in maryland. god bless. >> i am station in afghanistan. merry christmas. >> i am serving in kabul, afghanistan. happy holidays to my husband, my kids, my brothers, and all of my family and friends in baltimore, maryland. i miss you guys. >> happy holidays. i am with army civil affairs and psychological planned airborne out of north carolina. merry christmas...
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. >> but right from afghanistan is gone. bring the troops home. >> how many more people have to die? both u.s. service members and afghan citizens. before we say, enough. >> in the senate, john mccain worries a speedy pullout would leave afghanistan open to the taliban and al qaeda. >> if we leave them in defeat, we will repeat the lessons of history. >> the pentagon also pushed for a slower drawdown. >> you need to keep enough forces there through next summer to keep the heat on taliban leadership. or you risk failure. >> polls show more than half of americans want troops out of afghanistan. tonight -- >> to send an additional 30,000 troops to afghanistan. >> the president is making his case. white is now time to start coming home. -- what it is now time to start coming home. >> the administration has the complete withdrawal will not come until 2014. >> you can watch be addressed to the nation tonight at 8:00. we will carry it live. we will stream the address on our website, wbaltv.com. >> there are fewer md. teenagers drop
. >> but right from afghanistan is gone. bring the troops home. >> how many more people have to die? both u.s. service members and afghan citizens. before we say, enough. >> in the senate, john mccain worries a speedy pullout would leave afghanistan open to the taliban and al qaeda. >> if we leave them in defeat, we will repeat the lessons of history. >> the pentagon also pushed for a slower drawdown. >> you need to keep enough forces there through next...
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meltzer.owell >> controversy over the afghanistan plan. you will hear from one state lawmaker next. >> the manager gives the definition to the -- in meaning to the definition of what of when. that is next in sports. >> a couple of showers for th e weekend. 81 at the airport and 87 at the >> the military top officer called the president. the afghanistan plan aggressive and said the withdrawal is much quicker than he would have preferred. he to agrees with the president's decision. >> the most important issue with afghanistan is to make sure when we leave that we do not have to come back again because the taliban or al qaeda will be able to start training and planning another attack on the u.s. our national security is the top issue. >> president obama announced last night that 10,000 troops will come home by the year's end. another 23,000 are expected home by the end of next summer. if you see an airplane flying lower than usual, there is no need to reward. nasa will be conducting a series of research flights with an aircraft flying 1,000 f
meltzer.owell >> controversy over the afghanistan plan. you will hear from one state lawmaker next. >> the manager gives the definition to the -- in meaning to the definition of what of when. that is next in sports. >> a couple of showers for th e weekend. 81 at the airport and 87 at the >> the military top officer called the president. the afghanistan plan aggressive and said the withdrawal is much quicker than he would have preferred. he to agrees with the president's...
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. >> the soldier from afghanistan has been killed in afghanistan. -- a soldier from the record county has been killed and up in the stand. he leaves behind two daughters. another soldier from california was killed in that attack. >> in tonight's medical alert, you think that look a lot like beef, and it may be. the u.s. department of agricultural food and safety and inspection services says it is from chef-requested foods. it includes the establishment number est5792. that was a gesture needed to retail stores in maryland, but no health problems have been reported. looking at mri images of the brain may give doctors clues they need to spot alzheimer's patients early. measure brainhoose bree scans. past that is have shown the area of the brain play a role in alzheimer's disease. 19 patients were classified as high-risk after the brain scan. follow-up studies show over 20% and experience cognitive decline within three years. we talk with an alzheimer's expert on wbal.com. more and more children are ending up in the hospital with symptoms that appear to be like the flu, which it is not.
. >> the soldier from afghanistan has been killed in afghanistan. -- a soldier from the record county has been killed and up in the stand. he leaves behind two daughters. another soldier from california was killed in that attack. >> in tonight's medical alert, you think that look a lot like beef, and it may be. the u.s. department of agricultural food and safety and inspection services says it is from chef-requested foods. it includes the establishment number est5792. that was a...
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and afghanistan -- implications in the u.s., and afghanistan are tremendous. we have a preview of the president's remarks. >> reporter: it's the beginning of the end of the longest war in u.s. history. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> reporter: tonight after 10 years in afghanistan, president obama outlines his plan for a troop withdrawal. one that would mean more scenes like this. >> most amazing feeling in the world. you feel like rock stars. >> reporter: it's a decade of human sacrifice and more than 12,000 have been wounded in 1500 americans have been killed. on capitol hill, the debate has been furious with some calling for a major drawndown. >> i believe it's time to rebuild america not afghanistan. >> reporter: others echoing military leaders say too fast is too dangerous. >> i am pleased the senator from west virginia went to afghanistan once. i would suggest that he consult with the people who know best since 2009 when the surge began we have had success on the ground in afghanistan. >> i do not see
and afghanistan -- implications in the u.s., and afghanistan are tremendous. we have a preview of the president's remarks. >> reporter: it's the beginning of the end of the longest war in u.s. history. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> reporter: tonight after 10 years in afghanistan, president obama outlines his plan for a troop withdrawal. one that would mean more scenes like this. >> most amazing feeling in the world....
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on which nato is building its long- term engagement with afghanistan. it will last beyond the date are called natural end. >> as for the u.s. aid and its involvement in afghanistan, president obama said that troop withdrawal this summer will be significant and not just a tote -- will be significant. >> flames shot out of a home. it happened on 32nd street in east baltimore. there is no word tonight on what caused the blaze. luckily, no one was hurt. the investigation is ongoing. a number of families had been left without a roof over their heads. >> just after 11:00 this morning, a fire broke out at a condominium complex. there was a bit of good is despite the devastation. >> firefighters wrapped up the scene just a couple of hours ago. as you can see, the fire damage has been limited to the top of the building there that houses six different condo units. the rest of the damage to the other units mostly smoke and water damage. there is some good news, though. no one was hurt and to pet owners to thought that their parents had died in the fire had a very
on which nato is building its long- term engagement with afghanistan. it will last beyond the date are called natural end. >> as for the u.s. aid and its involvement in afghanistan, president obama said that troop withdrawal this summer will be significant and not just a tote -- will be significant. >> flames shot out of a home. it happened on 32nd street in east baltimore. there is no word tonight on what caused the blaze. luckily, no one was hurt. the investigation is ongoing. a...
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he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today, a training facility in reisterstown will be named in his honor. hundreds of soldiers have trained there including bowen himself. >>> news time is 5:47. an award the family wished they never received. mark faulkenhan was awarded the medal of honor for being killed while trying to save others. his wife and their two young sons receive ate ward. mark faulkenhan put his life on the line for others. rising to chief in middle river, becoming an instructor in fire safety for the secret service and moving into a role of a volunteer firefighter at the lutherville company. he was wearing a uniform that day on january 19th when he became trapped inside a home in hillendale in a apartment complex. >> he didn't do it for recognition. he did it to help his community. that's all he ever wanted to do. he wasn't look for recognition. >> several member of a lutherville fire company received honors for their work with the fire. the medal of honor is not awarded offer. last time someone received i
he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today, a training facility in reisterstown will be named in his honor. hundreds of soldiers have trained there including bowen himself. >>> news time is 5:47. an award the family wished they never received. mark faulkenhan was awarded the medal of honor for being killed while trying to save others. his wife and their two young sons receive ate ward. mark faulkenhan put his life on the line for others. rising to...
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. >> soldiers in afghanistan celebrated the fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. they listened to speeches and sang patriotic songs. two weeks ago, president barack obama announced plans for an initial withdrawal of 10,000 troops from afghanistan by the end of the year, with another 32,000 by the end of 2012. as of late may, 1610 americans have been killed in the war in afghanistan spit and attempted robbery in dundalk leads to a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital. the victim was stabbed at rolling road around 10:00 last night. the man was taken to johns hopkins and his condition was unknown this noon. no word on a suspect or possible motive. baltimore city police are looking for the person who was -- who shot a man in east baltimore a man was walking at the 1600 block of around 9:30 sunday morning when he was shot in the head. the victim was taken the hospital, where he is in stable condition. as the gunmen who shot a man several times in northeast baltimore is still at large, investigators believe that the 27-year-old victim was shot at the border block
. >> soldiers in afghanistan celebrated the fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. they listened to speeches and sang patriotic songs. two weeks ago, president barack obama announced plans for an initial withdrawal of 10,000 troops from afghanistan by the end of the year, with another 32,000 by the end of 2012. as of late may, 1610 americans have been killed in the war in afghanistan spit and attempted robbery in dundalk leads to a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital....
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a private as they were serving in afghanistan. here is more on the latest. >> the china town community came together for the funeral of the private in october. his body was found in a guard tour in afghanistan, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. eight soldiers had charges filed against him. >> he was dragged from his bed. we were told that he had to do the crawls as they threw rocks at the back of his head. >> they think it was a hazing ritual that was racially motivated. he was always fighting allegations that he was not an american. all of the men charged were his superiors. >> his mother said that he always wanted to serve his country -- supporters of the family said they are upset that the army has not released the details. they want the full autopsy report when they meet in a few week. the crimes they were charged with are man slaughter and all are assignd from a different base and removed from their duty and under close supervision as they wait on possible military justice. >>> there will be a hearing to see if there
a private as they were serving in afghanistan. here is more on the latest. >> the china town community came together for the funeral of the private in october. his body was found in a guard tour in afghanistan, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. eight soldiers had charges filed against him. >> he was dragged from his bed. we were told that he had to do the crawls as they threw rocks at the back of his head. >> they think it was a hazing ritual that was racially...
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we were right there to see the best hugs of the year from afghanistan. what an emotional ride this is. besides having our soldiers home the next best thing is making sure our kids are taken care of. you're going see a child's wish come true. >>> okay you social networkers we're going to take a look at what clicked for you this year. [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] vicks nyquil cold and flu. the nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, fever, best sleep you ever got with a cold... medicine. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] vicks dayquil. defeats 5 cold & flu symptoms. ♪ . you know what we search post tweet and retweet says a lot about us. major networking shots and search engines. what topped the list, what got social media users clicking sharing tweeting and buzzing in 2011? apparently a teen with a ridiculously catchy song. rebecca black in her video friday topped the list of you tube most watched videos. whether you loved or hated that you couldn't get it out of your head. on twitter a
we were right there to see the best hugs of the year from afghanistan. what an emotional ride this is. besides having our soldiers home the next best thing is making sure our kids are taken care of. you're going see a child's wish come true. >>> okay you social networkers we're going to take a look at what clicked for you this year. [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] vicks nyquil cold and flu. the nighttime, sniffling,...
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drone strike at the pakistan afghanistan border. an intelligence official says that he was killed on friday. u.s. officials are not confirming the death but it comes a little over one week after the secretary of state was in pakistan attempting to patch up relations. >> the potential successor to osama bin laden is reportedly amongst nine people killed in a drone strike in northwest pakistan. the pentagon does not yet confirming the death. he is said to be responsible for several attacks on u.s. forces in afghanistan and is the accused mastermind of the mumbai attacks in india. >> money flowed through his hands. training was done at his behest and direction. getting rid of this guy is really important. >> his death is being reported by local officials and by his followers. the killing is seen as a serious blow to al qaeda and the taliban. another strike within pakistan border threatens to strain the already frayed relations between the countries. >> president obama will meet with his national security team on monday. the yemeni vice
drone strike at the pakistan afghanistan border. an intelligence official says that he was killed on friday. u.s. officials are not confirming the death but it comes a little over one week after the secretary of state was in pakistan attempting to patch up relations. >> the potential successor to osama bin laden is reportedly amongst nine people killed in a drone strike in northwest pakistan. the pentagon does not yet confirming the death. he is said to be responsible for several attacks...
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. >> it is live from afghanistan your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >> it was a really special to today for a lot once whose families were serving in afghanistan. >> it was all put together by the baltimore ravens. >> that picture that you see behind me at the stadium is live from afghanistan. >> for the fifth year in a row, the baltimore ravens are helping to bring our maryland troops in afghanistan and their families at home closer together. >> we wanted to saluted the troops and everybody who is serving at home and abroad. this is our salute to all of our military personnel. >> they were testing the satellite between the stadium. they were making sure everything is set to go on sunday. during the test, two lucky families were able to talk and see family members in afghanistan. >> i love you. i miss you so much. >> he was able to talk with his mom, and daughter, sister, and brother. sergeant first class david rosendale was able to talk with his wife. imagine, this was all very emotional
. >> it is live from afghanistan your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >> it was a really special to today for a lot once whose families were serving in afghanistan. >> it was all put together by the baltimore ravens. >> that picture that you see behind me at the stadium is live from afghanistan. >> for the fifth year in a row, the baltimore ravens are helping to bring our...
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first on afghanistan. i returned from days with meetings with our troops and commander and have come away impressed and inspired by the changes that have taken place on the ground in recent months. it's no secret that for too long the military in afghanistan suffered from a lack of focus and resources and attention. compasser baited by the focus on iraq for most of the past decade. when they agreed in 2006 to take the lead for security across afghanistan, i suspected many allies would be primarily peacekeeping. development systems. more candid north balkans, instead nato found a tough fight against a resurgent taliban resurging from its force in pakistan. since the challenges inthirpte any coalition -- came to the surface, the caveat that tied the hands of commanders in sometimes infuriating ways, the -- al highs -- in some cases wildly dis pretty contributions from different members' fates. frustrations with these obstacles sometimes boiled into public view. i had some choice words to say on this subject
first on afghanistan. i returned from days with meetings with our troops and commander and have come away impressed and inspired by the changes that have taken place on the ground in recent months. it's no secret that for too long the military in afghanistan suffered from a lack of focus and resources and attention. compasser baited by the focus on iraq for most of the past decade. when they agreed in 2006 to take the lead for security across afghanistan, i suspected many allies would be...
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he said his brother's death represents the misery every afghanistan family basis. an army ranger will become the second living recipient of a medical of honor from the afghan/iraq wars. he lost his right hand in 2008 while throwing an enemy grenade away from fellow soldiers. a fellow rangers says it is not work -- if not for his action to of the rangers would have been seriously injured or killed. barack obama will present the metal to the dad of four this afternoon. a new car gives hybrid a new meaning. it has wings by the way. some chains are cracking down on extreme too onerous. we will explain in consumer alert. >> high heat and humidity. waiting for a much-needed relief from the heat. i will come up with that in the forecast. the harbor at 89. humidity is 57%. the full forecast coming up here y. >> john produce here to answer your plant questions. stay with us. >> a massachusetts company has a new way to beat the morning commute, applying car. take a look. a fully-functioning car with wings that unfold turning it into an airplane. the vehicle runs on regular g
he said his brother's death represents the misery every afghanistan family basis. an army ranger will become the second living recipient of a medical of honor from the afghan/iraq wars. he lost his right hand in 2008 while throwing an enemy grenade away from fellow soldiers. a fellow rangers says it is not work -- if not for his action to of the rangers would have been seriously injured or killed. barack obama will present the metal to the dad of four this afternoon. a new car gives hybrid a...
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reeorting. 3 anaaysts estimate heeunited statee hassspent rouuhlyy443 billion dollaas on the war in afghanistan. &pp33 mark zuckerberg can hold on to hhssmillions from foonding & partners have giiennup their fight for mooe monee.tyler and cameronnwwnklevoss claiied phey ere shhrtchanged in a 65-miilion ddllar settlement with zzukerbbrg.the winklevosses and a ttiidd - person filedd uit in 004 agaiist acebook and zuckkrberg, claiming heehadd & stolen the idea for facebook 3 appeaas judge ruled the twins could not undo the settlement agreementtthey signed in 2008. the pair wanted to reverss &pp3 uu2 comes toobbltimooe. & bbltimore.extended nats & nats 3 you might have noticed candaae iss't here this morniig... thatts becaase sse was aa thh concert laat night.she shot thhs videe.ááad libáá 3 it was a bbggnight of revenue... for baatimore..-& pvents like last ight's u-2 concert at m & t bank 3 what ácouldá be... a diiappointing year orrstate revenue.theestate ccmptrollerr 40-million dollarssif the uucoming n-f-l season is pourism offfcials areemaking plans to innrease marketing... just in case
reeorting. 3 anaaysts estimate heeunited statee hassspent rouuhlyy443 billion dollaas on the war in afghanistan. &pp33 mark zuckerberg can hold on to hhssmillions from foonding & partners have giiennup their fight for mooe monee.tyler and cameronnwwnklevoss claiied phey ere shhrtchanged in a 65-miilion ddllar settlement with zzukerbbrg.the winklevosses and a ttiidd - person filedd uit in 004 agaiist acebook and zuckkrberg, claiming heehadd & stolen the idea for facebook 3 appeaas...
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. >> president obama will address the nation tomorrow night to announce a withdrawal from afghanistan. tonight, no confirmation of the size and pace of the drawdown. sally kidd tells us it will begin next month. >> of course, the president has been meeting with his national security team on this, meetings that have taken place right up until he finalized his decision on this today. the white house says president obama is moving steadily toward reaching his objective in afghanistan and it is time to start bringing thousands of troops home. it is a message he will deliver in a prime-time address wednesday. >> explained his decision and make clear the decision to begin this drawdown and explain again .hy this is important >> analysts say that many people believe that the war has -- the economy has made this war and affordable. >> most likely he will draw down enough to satisfy domestic pressures, but the bid opening of that the military could interpret it in a way that gives them maximum freedom on the bottom -- battlefield. >> military commanders want a more gradual pullout. >> you do n
. >> president obama will address the nation tomorrow night to announce a withdrawal from afghanistan. tonight, no confirmation of the size and pace of the drawdown. sally kidd tells us it will begin next month. >> of course, the president has been meeting with his national security team on this, meetings that have taken place right up until he finalized his decision on this today. the white house says president obama is moving steadily toward reaching his objective in afghanistan...
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is spending 120 billion dollars in afghanistan this year alone. since the war began nearly 10 years ago, almost 300 billion. the president acknowledged the frustrations over the price tag and said things will now change. >> i also made it clear that our commitment would not be open-ended. and that we would begin to draw down the forces this july. tonight, i can tell you that we are fulfilling that commitment. >> reporter: now so far more than 1500 troops have been killed in the war. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> for more on this we turn to your two cents about the troop withdrawal. jim writes in on the official wm -- ba. c2 face -- abc2 facebook page glad it is happening and hope more come home too. go to the official abc2wmar facebook fan page and leave your thoughts and we will read them throughout the course of the morning. >>> tens of thousands of fans packed m and t bank stadium to see u2 come to town. people lined up early for the concert and we were there for "good morning maryland" not thinking anyone would be outside. lines were forming
is spending 120 billion dollars in afghanistan this year alone. since the war began nearly 10 years ago, almost 300 billion. the president acknowledged the frustrations over the price tag and said things will now change. >> i also made it clear that our commitment would not be open-ended. and that we would begin to draw down the forces this july. tonight, i can tell you that we are fulfilling that commitment. >> reporter: now so far more than 1500 troops have been killed in the war....
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force in afghanistan is set to become the next director of the cia. >>> and nearly 11,000 north dakota residents have been ordered to leave their homes. the evacuation sirens have been blaring as the rivers begin to overflow and toppling levees. the city is preparing for a record flood nearly 500 national guard soldiers. they are on the ground right now providing traffic control. and first lady michelle obama and her family canceled the visit to robin island due to bad weather. she and her family are visiting a museum in capetown south africa. it memorializes a sector of cape town established in 1867 as a racially makeed area but forcibly segregated in 1965. nonwhites were banished to outlying areas and mrs. obama is on the third day of the tour. >>> now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate.>>> yesterday we had mid after moon storms but they pushed out in a hurry and blew towards new jersey and meto new york where a tree fell on a car and throwed a fatality. that type severe weather -- and led to a if a state. the -- fatality. th
force in afghanistan is set to become the next director of the cia. >>> and nearly 11,000 north dakota residents have been ordered to leave their homes. the evacuation sirens have been blaring as the rivers begin to overflow and toppling levees. the city is preparing for a record flood nearly 500 national guard soldiers. they are on the ground right now providing traffic control. and first lady michelle obama and her family canceled the visit to robin island due to bad weather. she and...
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a u-s admiral defeeding controversial night raids in afghanistan. afghanistan.therr were nearly 28-hundred offthese rrids in pcraven....the u-s special directed the mission that killed sama bin laden... sayss the raids heep root out iinurgents.but its ccusing an uppoar from afghanistan president hamid karzai as he grapples with clashes betwwenn sunnis and shiites. &p00:11 translated to engliih) karzai says: "a bigger &ppolitical game is ongoing, afghanistan and the entiree 01:11the ammrrcan ambaasador to afghanistan says the raids will be part of negotiations bbtwwen the two counnries. 3 the tragic virginia tech shooting has left the family of offiier deriee rouse with more questions han answerss.. answers...crouse was guuned & down on thursday when a man approached his police car. .. .and opened fire. the &p22-year-old shhoterr- ross truett ashley-- later took hii own life. in an interviiw, the grieving family of the late officer talked aaout how he served hisscountry and aboot how he was such an amazing person 3 upchurch ays:"he was an &pamazing f
a u-s admiral defeeding controversial night raids in afghanistan. afghanistan.therr were nearly 28-hundred offthese rrids in pcraven....the u-s special directed the mission that killed sama bin laden... sayss the raids heep root out iinurgents.but its ccusing an uppoar from afghanistan president hamid karzai as he grapples with clashes betwwenn sunnis and shiites. &p00:11 translated to engliih) karzai says: "a bigger &ppolitical game is ongoing, afghanistan and the entiree 01:11the...
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he deployed four times, the first three to iraq, the final to afghanistan. before his last assignment the first sergeant met him at a leaders course this summer. >> he was a marine that would give you good gut check for for something to measure yourself against. >> reporter: he was described as top notch, in the top 10%. he is what promoted last year to staff sergeant, a rare achievement. his family takes comfort in his final work in afghanistan where it's a constant strug 8 to bring leaders on board to support coalition forces. >> his actions showed them that he was willing to fight beside them and for their freedom and because of that, that trust and respect for him helped bring the village together. >> reporter: killed by an ied but lived for service and family. >> jimmy -- the brother. >> the brother who rant army ten mile with his sister because she signed him up and he didn't even know, to the son who brought his mother an i-pad touch pad because he thought it looked threat to the father that he smoked cigars with. >> reporter: and that is how he will
he deployed four times, the first three to iraq, the final to afghanistan. before his last assignment the first sergeant met him at a leaders course this summer. >> he was a marine that would give you good gut check for for something to measure yourself against. >> reporter: he was described as top notch, in the top 10%. he is what promoted last year to staff sergeant, a rare achievement. his family takes comfort in his final work in afghanistan where it's a constant strug 8 to...
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a maryland national guard soldiers left for afghanistan a year ago. tonight, all of them are back with their families. the servicemen and women have been in afghanistan, iraq, and kuwait. they were welcomed back home. >> it has been a long, hard year. i am just happy. i cannot wait for all our boys to come home. >> the rain does not even matter. it is as good to be home. >> it is awesome, overwhelming. >> glad to have you home. >> i am glad to be home. >> the service members were part of an aviation battalion. >> your insta-weather-plus forecast -- >> there were some showers and our area today. a cold front making its way across the state. we have already seen some big temperature changes. overall the western shore, a little bit of rain. for most areas around baltimore, things have dried out pretty nicely. this front is moving away from us. there has been some selling in new england. maybe a sign of things to come this weekend. today, it was a mild day, 64 degrees at the airport. we hit 67 degrees. a cold front went through these evening, and these lo
a maryland national guard soldiers left for afghanistan a year ago. tonight, all of them are back with their families. the servicemen and women have been in afghanistan, iraq, and kuwait. they were welcomed back home. >> it has been a long, hard year. i am just happy. i cannot wait for all our boys to come home. >> the rain does not even matter. it is as good to be home. >> it is awesome, overwhelming. >> glad to have you home. >> i am glad to be home. >> the...
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with the death of osama bin laden, and with most of al- qaeda wiped out in afghanistan and pakistan, it's time to let the afghans take over their country again. outgoing defense secretary robert gates and afghan commander petraeus pushed for the withdrawal to begin with 5,000 troops. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> i believe it's time for us to rebuild america not afghanistan. >> reporter: now the president basically said the troops will start coming home in july. but he says only that it's a significant number. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> all right. thanks a lot. >>> the president will speak to the nation at 8. you can catch the entire thing right here on abc2. >>> news from around the nation this morning. shocking video out of out of pennsylvania. a surveillance camera captures the pictures of a hit-and-run. a car slams into a worker pushing him into the store. authorities say the driver fled the scene and the victim is reportedly recovering from a leg injury. >>> the young michigan boy is in big trouble this morning. the 7-ye
with the death of osama bin laden, and with most of al- qaeda wiped out in afghanistan and pakistan, it's time to let the afghans take over their country again. outgoing defense secretary robert gates and afghan commander petraeus pushed for the withdrawal to begin with 5,000 troops. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> i believe it's time for us to rebuild america not afghanistan. >> reporter: now the president basically said...
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they were taken 2006 and 2007 during combat missions in iraq and afghanistan captain allen honors, then second-in-command, may derogatory comments and did other offensive actions. male sailors are defending the captain during the investigation. >> he is the best officer by far that i have ever worked with. >> at the end of the day, we need the navy to work through this process and figure out where the facts are in this year >> the ship's scheduled appointment to afghanistan in the coming week brought to the videos to light as some sailors became concerned with the captains actions. a man was found dead in a delaware plant builder. he is a former government official. john wheeler ii lint in new castle, delaware. he served in two bush administrations. he oversaw the construction of the vietnam memorial. >> you may be stunned when we show you what washed up on the shores of the chesapeake bay earlier today. >> and we have the latest on the baltimore orioles who is in the middle of a homicide investigation in the dominican republic. >> a local man is accused of beating a young man and was f
they were taken 2006 and 2007 during combat missions in iraq and afghanistan captain allen honors, then second-in-command, may derogatory comments and did other offensive actions. male sailors are defending the captain during the investigation. >> he is the best officer by far that i have ever worked with. >> at the end of the day, we need the navy to work through this process and figure out where the facts are in this year >> the ship's scheduled appointment to afghanistan in...
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he is the second living active duty service member to receive the honor for being as in iraq and afghanistan. >>> the all star game is today in phoenix is going to be one familiar face behind the plate. baltimore orioles catcher is the only member of the team to make the game this year. he is the first catcher from the orioles to play in the all star game since 1989. >>> now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >> familiar face mask is good enough. today, temperatures will peak out. we add humidity and you know forget about the temperatures. this is bragging rights. heat index 79 in baltimore. feels like 82 in roanoke and charlotte and feels like 91 in st. louis but they did hit 100 yesterday. heat slides east and gets pressed south. here's why. overall pattern follow that clockwise flow. you can see the storms diving their way. this is interesting. diving down the mountain and pulling their way southwestward. that little complex by the way providing us with the morning clouds. a little disturbance like yesterday afternoon the storm t
he is the second living active duty service member to receive the honor for being as in iraq and afghanistan. >>> the all star game is today in phoenix is going to be one familiar face behind the plate. baltimore orioles catcher is the only member of the team to make the game this year. he is the first catcher from the orioles to play in the all star game since 1989. >>> now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >>...
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afghanistan was all but forgotten. he leaves with osama bin laden dead and a full new set of challenges in the middle east. he defended president obama's decision to commit u.s. forces in libya without asking congress. >> i think he has been clear as well he would welcome the congress passing a resolution of support. >> he says the president made the right call to let nato take the lead. >> we have 50,000 troops in iraq. we have 100,000 troops in afghanistan. we have 24,000 people engaged in japanese earthquake relief. >> as robert gates leaves, american troops like these who served in iraq are making their way back home. a mission not quite accomplished await america's next secretary of defense. >> the defense secretary officially retires june 30. he insists his days in public office are over. the f.b.i. says a bomb threat caused flights to be halted briefly at reagan national in washington, d.c. a u.s. airline flight from dayton, high, was isolated after a bomb threat was made at an ohio ticket counter. that person i
afghanistan was all but forgotten. he leaves with osama bin laden dead and a full new set of challenges in the middle east. he defended president obama's decision to commit u.s. forces in libya without asking congress. >> i think he has been clear as well he would welcome the congress passing a resolution of support. >> he says the president made the right call to let nato take the lead. >> we have 50,000 troops in iraq. we have 100,000 troops in afghanistan. we have 24,000...
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by tte end of the years, the majjrity of u-s forces wwll be out of afghanistan... aftee having a presence there for 10 years.how afghanistan ii preparing to have more conttol over their own more control preparing to have how preseece there after havvng a of afghanistan... forces will be out majority of u-s years, phe by the end of the by the end of the years, the majority afghanis 3 ((traffic reportee ad libs)) map fiber map 175 mmp 3 3 3 3- still to come... changes over at apple.find out whoseereplacing sttve jobs as c-e-o... after his death last m. month.it is good when we have a significcnt nato presence in afghanistaa plus...after ten years of preparing tooleave aafhanistan. but is the country ready?we take an innepth look at how leaders are preparing to handle things... all on their own. ((bump oot)) ♪ ♪ if i should fall from grace with god ♪ ♪ where no doctor can relieve me ♪ ♪ if i'm buried 'neath the sod ♪ but the angels won't receive me ♪ ♪ let me go, boys, let me go, boys ♪ ♪ let me go down in the mud where the rivers... ♪ [ female
by tte end of the years, the majjrity of u-s forces wwll be out of afghanistan... aftee having a presence there for 10 years.how afghanistan ii preparing to have more conttol over their own more control preparing to have how preseece there after havvng a of afghanistan... forces will be out majority of u-s years, phe by the end of the by the end of the years, the majority afghanis 3 ((traffic reportee ad libs)) map fiber map 175 mmp 3 3 3 3- still to come... changes over at apple.find out...
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troops currently serving in afghanistan. the white house aides won a drawdown but military leaders have been arguing for a more modest withdrawal. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked -- do you think it's time for the us to begin a large scale withdrawal of troops from afghanistan? >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. tracking a brenda accident on 97 in the northbound direction. watch for delays starting to develop. southbound 95 just passed through 24, an accident still in the clearing stages. a bit of a delay. washington boulevard, we have a crash involving a motorcycle in the city. police are on the scene of an accident. 31 miles per hour on the west side. westbound 140, accident still wrapping up. here is the west side delay. that extends down to edmundson. some harford county. be extra careful and stay to the left. that
troops currently serving in afghanistan. the white house aides won a drawdown but military leaders have been arguing for a more modest withdrawal. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked -- do you think it's time for the us to begin a large scale withdrawal of troops from afghanistan? >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good...
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how the man saved his comrades in afghanistan. >> some of the best known brands in america have arsonic in their apple juice. >> and dr. oz dropped a bombshell about apple juice. >>> but first, reports of a possible tornado in ocean city. nothing is confirmed, but we do know that the national weather service is looking into these reports. a national weather service leader says there are reports of a tornado and wind damage near 75th street. these pictures are were sent to us from 62nd street. let's check in on weather first with lynette. >> that actually did look like a tornado, especially that second picture that i saw there, but as we go into time, things are definitely going to start to die down across our area. no type of severe area whatsoever. but let's take a look at that thunderstorm. we can see it pushing away out into the atlantic now, but this is a storm with lots of lightning with it as well and maybe even hail as it moved through the area, but still too early to see what's going on. we'll have more information to seal in that was a tornado. temperatures will be in the 60s t
how the man saved his comrades in afghanistan. >> some of the best known brands in america have arsonic in their apple juice. >> and dr. oz dropped a bombshell about apple juice. >>> but first, reports of a possible tornado in ocean city. nothing is confirmed, but we do know that the national weather service is looking into these reports. a national weather service leader says there are reports of a tornado and wind damage near 75th street. these pictures are were sent to...
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and have been serving in afghanistan for thh past six live dedication at one-o'clock here on fox45. former ravens tight end todd heap will be back in town on sunday as a memberrof the arizona caadinals. cardinalssheap... took out... a... half-page aa... in the sports section.../ of the baltimmre ssn... this morning.../ . to thank ravens fans... for thh memories.../.ááináá his letter.../ heap said... it was not... his decision... to leave baltimore.../ ááandáá he... city... will always... beespeciil to him...//ááheapáá played... 10 easons... for thh ravens. and we sked you to show us your purple pride.... this is 7 month old brooks becker from kent island.....showing some llve for his favorite team. and... hese &ptwo ...are reaay o go.../ if... the ravens ...need a little help.../. ááthat'sáá joshuaa ...with his big brother ...cody. and don't forget you can watch the ravens and cardinnls face off sunday, right here on fox45. &phow are the roads looking ton? tonight?brandi proctor has our traffic edge report. report. forget the monster mash.... pumpkin smash.... aboot
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. >> osama bin laden co-founded al qaeda some 23 years ago, which prompted troops to deploy to afghanistan. we detailed osama bin laden by the numbers on wbaltv.com. baltimore investigators are investigating a shooting in west baltimore. a man was shot just after 9:00 last night at riggs ave. when officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. he was taken to hospital. no word on his conditions or suspects or possible motive. in east baltimore, two men were rushed to hospital after a shooting. and 18-year-old and a 20-year- old were shot in patterson park avenue. no word on their conditions. the search for the dunman continues. a teenager is recovering after a double shooting in west baltimore. the 17-year-old the boy and 21- year-old woman were shot outside a convenience store last night at rosedale ave. the woman was taken to hospital. no word on her condition. a south carolina man is wanted on a theft charges after he allegedly stabbed several elderly people. he goes door-to-door offering to perform driveway paving but does not give written estimates. he uses the
. >> osama bin laden co-founded al qaeda some 23 years ago, which prompted troops to deploy to afghanistan. we detailed osama bin laden by the numbers on wbaltv.com. baltimore investigators are investigating a shooting in west baltimore. a man was shot just after 9:00 last night at riggs ave. when officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. he was taken to hospital. no word on his conditions or suspects or possible motive. in east baltimore, two men were rushed...
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troops currently serving in afghanistan. 30,000 have been deployed as part of the troop surge. the president decided how many to bring back in july. >> had a choice between 5000 out this year and 15,000 out this year. thatli also have said the drawdown must be political credible. home. >> with the economy sputtering, the president is facing pressure to reinvest resources away from the war and to creating jobs, including this message from america's mayors. >> the best way to support their troops is to give them a job when they come back called. >> by this time next year, the remainder of those troops should be home. kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 67 degrees on tv hill. a decision concerning the massive sex discrimination mart.it at wall s this is traffic. this is 50 at 97. > >> he say, turn your microphone on, what the man. nine minutes after 5:00 a.m. let's look up the radar. most of the heavy rain is in
troops currently serving in afghanistan. 30,000 have been deployed as part of the troop surge. the president decided how many to bring back in july. >> had a choice between 5000 out this year and 15,000 out this year. thatli also have said the drawdown must be political credible. home. >> with the economy sputtering, the president is facing pressure to reinvest resources away from the war and to creating jobs, including this message from america's mayors. >> the best way to...
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troops, and serving in afghanistan. it 30,000 deployed as part of a troop surge in 2009. the president is still deciding how many to bring home in july, as previously promised. >>e is reviewing the options and the assessments and we will have an announcement to make soon. >> i also have said is the drawdown must be politically credible here at home. the military analysts say by this time next year the remainder of the surge troops should be sent home. it is representative anthony weiner's final de an office as he sat -- stepped down. he will address the house one last time and formally submit his resignation. he had resisted earlier calls for his resignation after he admitted to sending lewd photos to women, but after constant pressure from house leaders, the new york democrat he did the calls. coming up, we will say goodbye to four more singers tonight on "the voice." several fires kept crews busy in michigan. what investigators believe is behind it. >> you are not going to believe this one. then an uneventful patrol quickly becomes otherwise when an officer slams into a
troops, and serving in afghanistan. it 30,000 deployed as part of a troop surge in 2009. the president is still deciding how many to bring home in july, as previously promised. >>e is reviewing the options and the assessments and we will have an announcement to make soon. >> i also have said is the drawdown must be politically credible here at home. the military analysts say by this time next year the remainder of the surge troops should be sent home. it is representative anthony...
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once, wars in afghanistan and iraq fade into the past it will be all too easy to put off taking action. your committee is in a superb position to prevent exactly that from happening. this concludes our formal statement. we very much appreciate this opportunity to be here with you in a dialogue and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. >> with that i recognize myself for the first round of questions. commissioner schinowzi, there have been a number of suggestions out of the commission. obviously your colleague just mentioned the permanent ig to oversee contingencies. if we do not have the igs that are already authorized on a consistent basis are we seeing how much would be done or how much waste would be reduced or are we asking for yet another ig if that position remains unfilled we would be at least in as much trouble as far as if we have a new ig and that one has no leader? are would like your thoughts on that. >> i am a supporter of the ig community. >> it wasn't an accident by call on you. >> this was also a unanimous recommendation. >> i under understand the recom
once, wars in afghanistan and iraq fade into the past it will be all too easy to put off taking action. your committee is in a superb position to prevent exactly that from happening. this concludes our formal statement. we very much appreciate this opportunity to be here with you in a dialogue and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. >> with that i recognize myself for the first round of questions. commissioner schinowzi, there have been a number of suggestions out of...
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. >>> a marine from carroll county killed in afghanistan will be buried with full military honors at arlington national cemeteriy. the burial will be at 3 this afternoon for staff sergeant james malchowsky. he was killed on march 20th. he was a 2003 north carroll high grad and was on his fourth combat tour. he join the marines shortly after graduation serving three tours in iraq before the final one in afghanistan. >>> also new, baltimore county for fighter and paramedic mark faulkenhan who died in january will be honored during the fallen heros day. according to the memorial gardens, it recognizes maryland police, firefighters and other emergency and correctional personnel to died during the past year. this year's ceremony will honor five other officers from various areas. >>> if you are heading out to the farmers market, a this weekend, make sure to leave cigarettes in the car. the office of promotions and arts says the market will -- market will be smoke free: leaders say that they want people to live healthier lifestyles and the ban is to the market and not other events. but that
. >>> a marine from carroll county killed in afghanistan will be buried with full military honors at arlington national cemeteriy. the burial will be at 3 this afternoon for staff sergeant james malchowsky. he was killed on march 20th. he was a 2003 north carroll high grad and was on his fourth combat tour. he join the marines shortly after graduation serving three tours in iraq before the final one in afghanistan. >>> also new, baltimore county for fighter and paramedic mark...
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troops remain in afghanistan this memorial day. american soldiers took time to remember their fallen comrades. 1400 have died in combat since the war began nearly 14 years ago. tina kraus, wjz eyewitness news. >> today's attacks come after a nato air strike on saturday killed 14 women and children. nato has apologized for the misguided attack. >>> a shocking crime caught on video in arizona. take a look. police say a mother stole from wal-mart while holding a young child in her arms. as she ran to get away, she ended up hitting the toddler's head on the door. then the mother backed into a car, as she tried to drive off. officers caught up with her as she tried to steal from a nail salon. the woman is facing shoplifting and child abuse charges. >>> heading home, the space shuttle endeavour is coming back to earth for the last time. the huddle shuttle undocked from the international space station. this is the 25th and final flight for endove our. >>> hip-hop -- endeavour. >>> hip-hop singer sean kingston is in an accident. they were
troops remain in afghanistan this memorial day. american soldiers took time to remember their fallen comrades. 1400 have died in combat since the war began nearly 14 years ago. tina kraus, wjz eyewitness news. >> today's attacks come after a nato air strike on saturday killed 14 women and children. nato has apologized for the misguided attack. >>> a shocking crime caught on video in arizona. take a look. police say a mother stole from wal-mart while holding a young child in her...
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, but the national guard is teaming up with food energy bank to offer a live feed from baltimore to afghanistan so family members can have an opportunity to talk with soldiers overseas. >> i wass in the hospital. when he left i was in the hospital. i'm doing fine now. >> this sundays the ravens will get a chance to redeem themselves after disappointing loss monday night to jacksonville. tune in at 4:00 sunday as they take on the one in five cardinals. >>> here is a look at what is coming up tonight at 11:00. on line bank statements can declutter your life, but it can make you vulnerable to hackers. we are working for you with tips to avoid spam and prevent id theft. one look at the weather as it pushes in. western maryland getting wintery weather in, out that way. winter storm warning through 6:00 tomorrow for frederick and watch around the baltimore area. rain changes to snow tomorrow. more rain from baltimore. that's it for abc2 news at 6:00. see you at 11:00.
, but the national guard is teaming up with food energy bank to offer a live feed from baltimore to afghanistan so family members can have an opportunity to talk with soldiers overseas. >> i wass in the hospital. when he left i was in the hospital. i'm doing fine now. >> this sundays the ravens will get a chance to redeem themselves after disappointing loss monday night to jacksonville. tune in at 4:00 sunday as they take on the one in five cardinals. >>> here is a look at...
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with troops, senior officials and afghan leaders.gates is expected to spend the next several days in afghanistan... before heading to germany and belgium.this is his 13th trip to the country... as secretary of defense. no alcohol, no drugs.... no problem? there's a group of students at college park making that pledge every day... even though they attend one of the top party schools in the country. joel d. smith is live at the university of maryland now, where any outsiders think this group is "flipping crazy". good morning patrice, (ad lib) fox 45 is stepping p to make your 20-11 the healthiest year yet. the b-more healthy expo will be held at the baltimore convention center saturday, march 12th.learn about exercise, eating right... and get health screenings.go to b-more healthy expo-dot-com for more information. space, the final fronteir... these have been the voyages of the space shuttle discovery discoverya special treat for astronauts aboard the space shuttle discovery... as they begin their final day in space. william shatner... who starred as captain james t. kirk... of the starship enterp
with troops, senior officials and afghan leaders.gates is expected to spend the next several days in afghanistan... before heading to germany and belgium.this is his 13th trip to the country... as secretary of defense. no alcohol, no drugs.... no problem? there's a group of students at college park making that pledge every day... even though they attend one of the top party schools in the country. joel d. smith is live at the university of maryland now, where any outsiders think this group is...
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. >> the plan to get us out of afghanistan gets criticism. we have the latest next. >> a thunderstorm moving out of cecil county into northern delaware. we will see of any more storms are on the way. the complete seven the forecast is next. >> it is a new day for intervention as residents celebrate the on demand treatment program. the clinic will take a walk on and addicts. the president of the organization said the center will become a center point for curbing crime in the area. >> our approach is to have an intervention. let's see if we can stop the addict from using which will prevent crime after crime. that is what is different about this program. we will put some interventions are in place to reduce crime in baltimore. >> that clinic is located in the twenty-fourth -- the 2400 block of east avenue. it will be taking patients july 24. >> the first lady's let's move campaign has put childhood obesity in the spotlight and now there is a new report from the institute of medicine, anyone needs to be done to help fight obesity. that report rec
. >> the plan to get us out of afghanistan gets criticism. we have the latest next. >> a thunderstorm moving out of cecil county into northern delaware. we will see of any more storms are on the way. the complete seven the forecast is next. >> it is a new day for intervention as residents celebrate the on demand treatment program. the clinic will take a walk on and addicts. the president of the organization said the center will become a center point for curbing crime in the...
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and afghanistan can be fleendous. sherrie johnson -- tremendous. sherrie johnson is here with what to expect tonight records tonight president obama is expect to -- >> reporter: tonight president obams is speced to saying with -- obama is expected to say beginning the withdrawing is the beginning of the end of the war. president obama took office, there were 34,000 troops in afghanistan since iraq was the focus. by the end of 2009, the president nearly doubled thatnumber to 67,000. today, with the surge of 30,000, there are nearly 100,000 troops and since 2001, more than 288 billion dollars has been spent a decrease of 30,000 troops would save 30 billion dollars. more than 12,000 troops have been wounded and 1500 americans have been killed. a drawdown would mean fewer americans in harm's way. >> most amazing thing in the world you feel like rock stars. >> reporter: with the drawdown, about 5,000 american troops are being speced to leave by -- are expected to leave by this summer. >> if you want to catch the speech, see it here on abc2 giving at 8:0
and afghanistan can be fleendous. sherrie johnson -- tremendous. sherrie johnson is here with what to expect tonight records tonight president obama is expect to -- >> reporter: tonight president obams is speced to saying with -- obama is expected to say beginning the withdrawing is the beginning of the end of the war. president obama took office, there were 34,000 troops in afghanistan since iraq was the focus. by the end of 2009, the president nearly doubled thatnumber to 67,000. today,...
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drone strike near the pakistan border bridge afghanistan, now that they have confirmed his death, he was considered a possible replacement for osama bin laden. he was on a list of names that the u.s. and pakistan had agreed to target. the airplane known for its miracle landing on the hudson river is added for the same destination. why is it making the repeat journey? the nfl lockout could not keep some players off of the field. expert witness an expert testimony in the casey anthony expert witness an expert testimony in the casey anthony murder prescription strength allegra is now available without a prescription. same exact medicine, same full prescription strength. allegra. now without a prescription. >> arizona firefighters are struggling to contain a massive wildfire in that state tonight. several cabins have been destroyed and more than 2000 people have been evacuated from the area. officials said that more evacuations may be on the way. the wild fire is now the fourth largest in arizona history. a forensic expert for the fbi testified today. providing the court with details on
drone strike near the pakistan border bridge afghanistan, now that they have confirmed his death, he was considered a possible replacement for osama bin laden. he was on a list of names that the u.s. and pakistan had agreed to target. the airplane known for its miracle landing on the hudson river is added for the same destination. why is it making the repeat journey? the nfl lockout could not keep some players off of the field. expert witness an expert testimony in the casey anthony expert...
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embassy in afghanistan which comes right after the 9/11 anniversary. in the meantime, concerns about how safe we really are 10 years later. nikole killion has lined up -- has more live up from the washington bureau. >> they are nowhere near getting up of. in afghanistan, a gunfight erupted when insurgents opened fire on sites round the city of kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack which injured several people. secretary of state hillary clinton is urging diligence. >> we will not be intimidated by this kind of cowardly attack a. >> this comes out two days after the observance of 9/11. on capitol hill, new cia director david petraeus cautions that the u.s. remains at risk, even after the death of osama bin laden. >> 10 years after, the u.s. continues to face a serious threat from al qaeda. >> the head of homeland security says there were not willing to dismiss the latest threat. >> we consider it an ongoing threat. >> even though 9/11 has passed, we do not believe that it necessarily means we should back down. >> they have interviewed
embassy in afghanistan which comes right after the 9/11 anniversary. in the meantime, concerns about how safe we really are 10 years later. nikole killion has lined up -- has more live up from the washington bureau. >> they are nowhere near getting up of. in afghanistan, a gunfight erupted when insurgents opened fire on sites round the city of kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack which injured several people. secretary of state hillary clinton is urging diligence....
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this first sergeant lost part of his leg fighting in afghanistan and he's one of the first to receive the new device. >> i was able to walk around the mall with my wife and i was able to go grocery shopping and run errands. just kind of a little bit of an easier life. >> that's fantastic. he's one of five testing out the new bionic legs. >>> it may not feel like it today, but spring is back, allergy season is in full swing again. if you had symptoms and a few years before that, you could have seasonal allergies. a specialist could help you figure it out by giving you a skin test. >>> well, they're strong and resistant. i'm talking about superbugs. germs are hard to kill. >>> and women fighting in bikinis. it's sounding better than what we'll see. i can't say enough about them. i can go in, get the things i need, and i know i'm saving money. why would i shop anywhere else? at giant, we want to thank you for making us the store you love to shop for over 75 years. this week, look for savings in every aisle, just for you. like super g boneless chicken breasts, $1.99 a pound. and pepsi 2-l
this first sergeant lost part of his leg fighting in afghanistan and he's one of the first to receive the new device. >> i was able to walk around the mall with my wife and i was able to go grocery shopping and run errands. just kind of a little bit of an easier life. >> that's fantastic. he's one of five testing out the new bionic legs. >>> it may not feel like it today, but spring is back, allergy season is in full swing again. if you had symptoms and a few years before...
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pedro says they have services almost every day, a casualty in afghanistan buried here just last week. much more than a grands keeper junio is a guide helping -- groundskeeper junio is a guide helping family find loved ones. this is where he will spend his memorial day as he has for decades. >> it's more important helping the public. >>> the nation's next aircraft carrier will be named the john f. kennedy many memory of the 35th president. the -- in memory of 35th president. the nuclear powered ship will be built at newport news ship building in virginia. the naming pays tribute to the late president's service in the navy. this is the second carrier named after kennedy. >>> that is one lucky bride to be. latoya picket and earl bell won the magic radio prize. listeners chose her from more than 1,000 contestants. she and her groom bet a free royal wedding gone with tiara and veil, a tailored tux, shirt and vest, wedding cake, limo and the bride and bride's maids get free hairstyling on her big day. congratulations. >>> plans for the happiest day of their liers destroyed by tornado, their
pedro says they have services almost every day, a casualty in afghanistan buried here just last week. much more than a grands keeper junio is a guide helping -- groundskeeper junio is a guide helping family find loved ones. this is where he will spend his memorial day as he has for decades. >> it's more important helping the public. >>> the nation's next aircraft carrier will be named the john f. kennedy many memory of the 35th president. the -- in memory of 35th president. the...
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. >>> support for the war in afghanistan reached a all time low. a poll released today shows only 3 4% of people support the war in afghanistan. that is 1 point less than the low 35%. the survey finds 5 7% of people believe it was not a mistake to send forces in to afghanistan in october 2001. >>> all new at 6:00, he is accused of doing horrible things to cats. he adopted from local agencies. we will tell you what happened in court. >>> she had a stroke in about the last place on earth that you would want it to happen. she is in ant antarctica getting treatment. >>> in consumer news, the bailout of two mortgage finance giants won't be as bad as predicted. the finance agency says the bailouts will total $124 billion through 2014. that's now about 0% less than the estimated cost of $154 billion. it will be the mosts pensive rescue effort by the government during the crisis. red box is falling in the weigh of netflix by raising daily fees for its movie rental service. it used to cost a dollar to pick up a dvd now it's doing to cost you $1.20. it had t
. >>> support for the war in afghanistan reached a all time low. a poll released today shows only 3 4% of people support the war in afghanistan. that is 1 point less than the low 35%. the survey finds 5 7% of people believe it was not a mistake to send forces in to afghanistan in october 2001. >>> all new at 6:00, he is accused of doing horrible things to cats. he adopted from local agencies. we will tell you what happened in court. >>> she had a stroke in about the...
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troops killed when their helicopter went down in afghanistan. among the victims the team of navy seals that took down osama bin laden. it will take two transport planes to bring all the flight draped caskets home. 30 minute americans were on board that helicopter when it went down. the crash so horrific. >> we're heartbroken. we mourn more than anything else. his life with unfulfilled dreams. he was already a mountain near, skier and triathlete. >> we will press on and we will succeed. >> reporter: the seals aboard were going to help another team looking for a local afghan leader. the team got pinned down in a fire fight and called for help. the shanuck with 30 americans, 10 afghans and one dog on board was hit by a rocket propelled grenade when it came in. their remains will arrive tomorrow morning. this is the worse u.s. casualty in afghanistan since the start of the war. >>> a woman has disappeared while on vacation in aruba. the fredrick native was last seen going on a scuba trip. >>> released from jail, the historian accused of stealing pri
troops killed when their helicopter went down in afghanistan. among the victims the team of navy seals that took down osama bin laden. it will take two transport planes to bring all the flight draped caskets home. 30 minute americans were on board that helicopter when it went down. the crash so horrific. >> we're heartbroken. we mourn more than anything else. his life with unfulfilled dreams. he was already a mountain near, skier and triathlete. >> we will press on and we will...
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sergeant first class collin bowen died in march of 2008 in afghanistan. he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today a training facility in reisterstown will be be renamed in his honor -- will be renamed in his honor. hundreds have trained there including bowen himself. >>> one man -- the man who won the very first national spelling bee has passed away. his name was frank neuhauser. he was 97789 he was a lawyer to lived in silver spring. was 11 years old when he won the championship prize including $500 in gold and a trip to the white house to meet president coolidge. the contest called the scripps national spelling bee has become quite popular. and pourings of it televised. neuhaus are attend some of the national spelling bees over the years and said he says he would never win even though he did in 1925. back then the word he won gladiolus. >>> positive news about education in the united states. report -- a report shows some of the worst high schools are getting beled better. they gathered data from the department ofis e
sergeant first class collin bowen died in march of 2008 in afghanistan. he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today a training facility in reisterstown will be be renamed in his honor -- will be renamed in his honor. hundreds have trained there including bowen himself. >>> one man -- the man who won the very first national spelling bee has passed away. his name was frank neuhauser. he was 97789 he was a lawyer to lived in silver spring. was 11 years...
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the afghanistan security forces move into the lead. our mission will change from combat to support. >> now under the president's plan the transition would take place overtime until the year 2014. >>> the marine reservist police say caused a security scare is now being connected to other military scares. the man who is stationed in parkville is now being connected to the 2010 series of shootings at several military buildings. he is not charged with the shooting, we will keep following the case and let you know what happened. >>> an 80-year-old sitting in front of her home robbed and now the search is on for the suspect. police say it happened yesterday around noon . the woman was waiting for a ride when a man walked up, grabbed money from her and took off. >> you don't want to have your money out in the open if at all possible keep it secured away. you don't want to make yourself a target to a criminal. >> reporter: the woman wasn't hurt, anyone with information on the suspect should call the metro crime stoppers or text mcs and your me
the afghanistan security forces move into the lead. our mission will change from combat to support. >> now under the president's plan the transition would take place overtime until the year 2014. >>> the marine reservist police say caused a security scare is now being connected to other military scares. the man who is stationed in parkville is now being connected to the 2010 series of shootings at several military buildings. he is not charged with the shooting, we will keep...